Opportunities
Win 10,000 Euros in the world's biggest mobile film festival
The GSMA, the global trade group for the mobile industry,and Mofilm, a pioneer of short films for mobile and on-line distribution today announced the first Global Mobile Film Festival at the Mobile World Congress in 2009, with an official call for films to international film-makers today. The deadline is November 28th and the best film is set to win 10,000 Euros! Visit www.mofilm.com to find out more.
City Eye: Education News
New course dates at City Eye for the new season; bookings now being taken
- Screenwriting Course: 10 weeks; £300.00 starting 13th November 2008
- Digital Filmmaking Course: 12 weeks; £500.00 starting 19th November 2008
To book you place or for more details on each course please contact City Eye on; 02380677167 email Admin@city-eye.co.uk or go to City Eye.
New Funding Awards Opened
Deadline: Ongoing
The Cinema & Television Benevolent Fund (CTBF) has launch two new awards aimed helping new entrant industry talent known as the John Brabourne Awards, and they are open to those living in the South East. The awards are open to everyone who is actively pursuing a career in the UK film and television industry, who have demonstrated determination and motivation in targeting their chosen career.
More details can be found on CTBF website.
The Oxford Film & Video Makers (OFVM) – new subsidised courses now open!
Deadline: Ongoing
OFVM offers subsidised training courses in digital video production, 16mm film, HD and super 8. It also trains people in software such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, AVID and Flash animation as well as Screenwriting. They also offer training bursaries and production awards, run screenings, networking events, provide production support and script development.
Leadership & Management Training Opportunity
Deadline: Ongoing
Funded by the European Social Fund and managed by the University College for the Creative Arts, Creative Leaders is designed to help small and medium sized companies maximise their potential, by offering high quality training in leadership and management, business skills and presentation workshops.
For further information please go to the website Creative Leaders Website.
The Business & Digital Media Training Initiative
Deadline: Ongoing
The Business and Digital Media Training Initiative (BDMTI) is a programme of courses and events aimed at those most under–represented in the Digital Media; black and minority ethnic groups, women, those with disabilities and older workers. You may be eligible to receive funding to cover the costs of attending the events they offer.
To find out more about this scheme please go to the website – BDMTI eligibility.
Funding available – Women only
Deadline: Ongoing
The Women in Digital Entertainment (WiDE) is an ESF project at the University for the Creative Arts. The project aims to support women in developing their careers in the digital entertainment industries. As part of their ESF funding they have £15,000 to support training for women. The University has chosen to do this by offering up to £150 to fund participation in training and development opportunities.
Please click on the web link for more information Women in Digital Entertainment (WiDE)
